PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department is prepared to issue a strong message to residents about the importance of keeping dry brush and fuels trimmed and cleared. Recent wildfires were still fresh in the memories of residents and firefighters alike. For example, the Prescott Fire this past February torched palm trees
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters could be deciding new voter identification requirements in November. The ballot initiative has received enough signatures to appear on the November ballot. If approved, voters would be required to show a government-issued ID every time they go to the polls. Mail-in ballots would need the last-four digits of
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Takeaways from the latest California governor’s debate Originally Published: 28 APR 26 22:36 ETUpdated: 28 APR 26 22:40 ETBy Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the state more affordable and sought to gain ground
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Mano dura contra la conducción peligrosa, y es que esta noche — la Patrulla de Carreteras de California está llevando a cabo un operativo intensivo de 24 horas en todo el estado. Los agentes se han desplegado con toda su fuerza y se están enfocando en el exceso de velocidad, una
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By Andy Rose, Hannah Rabinowitz, Rob Kuznia, Taylor Romine, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — A long-running investigation of fraud involving federal funding in Minnesota entered a new, highly visible phase Tuesday morning as uniformed law enforcement agents executed search warrants in the Minneapolis area. Twenty-two federal search warrants were executed in Minnesota, including raids at daycares,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Un total de 119 personas fueron detenidas durante el Festival de Música Country Stagecoach 2026 en Indio, según ha informado hoy la policía. El mayor número de detenciones, 66, se clasificó como “otras”, de las cuales 58 fueron por posesión de alcohol por parte de menores de 21 años, según el
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hospital officials confirmed they saw 85 patients from Stagecoach in the ER over the weekend. A spokesperson for JFK Memorial Hospital confirmed that the number is up from 45 patients last year. The hospital did not have that data broken down by injury type, but ER physicians reported there were persons
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Winds are much quieter across the Coachella Valley today, and temperatures remain pretty comfortable with highs running close to seasonal norms. Hopefully you enjoyed a couple cooler days in the 70s because we’ll keep a steady warming trend going through the rest of the week, with highs climbing back into the mid 90s by Friday.
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Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The man accused of murdering a missing teen is back in court Tuesday for his preliminary hearing. 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pleaded not guilty in connection to the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’neya Tovar. Tuesday’s court appearance is said to determine if there is enough evidence to establish probable cause and hold him for
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — Un conductor falleció el martes por la mañana en un choque en Rancho Mirage que causó daños en un poste de luz y en un letrero histórico de un lavadero de coches, según informaron las autoridades. El accidente se reportó alrededor de las 2:20 de la madrugada en la Highway
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A 48-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night on Interstate 10 in Cabazon. The crash was reported at around 11:15 p.m. on the eastbound side of the I-10, east of Morongo Trail. According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2026 Mercedes G-550 at an
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INDIO, California (KUNA) – La ciudad de Indio continua buscando un desarrollo integral debido a su crecimiento poblacional que incrementa a gran velocidad, como parte de su más reciente plan de desarrollo económico ha sido revitalizado el Downtown en su infraestructura, mostrando una nueva etapa que busca atraer turistas y fomentar el desarollo de negocios.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is receiving national recognition after earning multiple spots in USA Today’s 10Best rankings, including being named one of the top zoos in the country. One highlight is the zoo’s Australian Adventures exhibit, which ranked in the top five nationwide and features an immersive, walk-through
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Arrests at the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival fell about 21% from last year, according to data released by the Indio Police Department. Police reported 119 total arrests during the three-day country music festival, down from 151 arrests in 2025. The festival ran April 24–26, with campers arriving the day before. False
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Winds are lighter today, and a Windblown Dust Advisory is set to expire late this morning. Winds are expected to be very light today, especially in comparison to the winds we experienced over the weekend. Temps promise to quite pleasant, running just slightly below our seasonal norms (90). The cooler air mass remains in place
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Today brings calmer weather to the Coachella Valley, with a few continued breezy spots this afternoon and temperatures still below our seasonal average. Our Windblown Dust Advisory remains in place until 9am tomorrow. Highs warm a little bit each day through midweek, upper 80s tomorrow. Then climbing back into the low 90s by Wednesday. We’re
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a head-on collision in Indio that Indio Police said may have been caused by an impaired driver. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street. For Antonio Cazarez, who witnessed the
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